PremiumPremiumPropertyWhy Ikea's new Auckland store had to be built like a near-hospital-strength bunkerBuilders spent six months driving 550 piles through volcanic rock beneath the site.01 Dec 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailThe Warehouse boss delays details of refresh plan but names first two trial stores for revampDame Joan Withers chaired her final meeting after nearly nine years in role.28 Nov 03:00 AM
Business'Total surprise': Briscoe, union clash over Black Friday strike at distribution centreWorkers should be paid time and a half for going beyond 40 hours a week, says union.28 Nov 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailBriscoes distribution employees on Black Friday strikeThe workers are seeking overtime pay for hours worked outside regular shifts.27 Nov 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBendon slips again with $4.2m loss as expenses biteBendon operates 59 stores across Australasia and 300 partner outlets globally.27 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailSchool uniform firm Sportclub collapses owing $1.5m to IRD, BNZSportclub owes $1.54 million to 291 creditors, including 28 schools nationwide.26 Nov 03:00 AM
Property'Milestone' - Stride to redevelop North Wharf on city's waterfrontSites to be redeveloped: hospitality on ground floors, offices above, two to three levels.25 Nov 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailWill Kiwis open their wallets this Black Friday or hold back again?Retail NZ warns two-thirds of profits hinge on this quarter's sales.24 Nov 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailMocka eyes first physical store in New Zealand despite Ikea's arrivalThe company's first standalone store is targeted to open in the second half of FY26.24 Nov 06:00 AM
PropertyKiwi Property makes more revenue, devaluations hit profitNew pedestrian bridge between Sylvia Park and Ikea is now open. 23 Nov 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailMighty Ape boss says 2025 is shaping up as ‘year of the consumer’The online retailer has added 60 staff as it prepares for a high-demand holiday rush.20 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailThe Warehouse sold more than 12,000 'potentially dangerous' toysCommerce Commission says the retailer isn't sorry about breaches. The retailer disagrees.20 Nov 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailMy Food Bag’s Mark Winter open to acquisitions but focused on growthChief executive's comments come as the company's half-year revenue rose 3%.20 Nov 02:16 AM
PropertyLindt opening third store, plans to expand further in New ZealandChocolate business plans to open further shops in New Zealand, nothing confirmed yet.19 Nov 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailInside Tahua’s costly bargain and how it’s rebuilding Torpedo7The group owns Burger King, Hannahs, Torpedo7 and new retail brand The Outlet.19 Nov 09:00 PM
RetailMy Food Bag revenue grows but profit slips to $2.9mActive customer numbers lifted to 61,300, up from 60,100 last year.19 Nov 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessButter prices plunge 26% but shoppers still paying moreA 500g pack of butter peaked at $8.60 in June and now sits near $8.50.19 Nov 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailKMD Brands 'paid too much' for footwear brand Oboz, chairman saysCompany chair David Kirk made the admission, but has no plans to sell the brand.19 Nov 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailHelloFresh profit plunges amid $845k fine and falling revenueThe result follows an $845,000 fine for misleading customers.17 Nov 01:43 AM
InflationFood prices rise 4.7% in year to October, but cheaper veggies drive monthly declineVegetable prices fell 10.7% in October, the biggest monthly drop since 2021.16 Nov 10:47 PM
RetailThe Warehouse major cost reset could slash jobsChief executive Mark Stirton said 'these are difficult decisions'.16 Nov 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailHow new boss at The Warehouse plans to revive struggling Red ShedsShoppers told leaders the Red Sheds had grown ‘boring’ and needed freshness.14 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘We want to create the future’: Inside Ikea’s plan to rethink NZ retailIkea visited 500 Kiwi homes to study how people live before its opening.13 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘Simply a victim of the economy’: Plant-based firm Grater Goods in liquidationFounder Clare 'Flip' Grater says the company was a victim of the weak economy.13 Nov 01:00 AM
BusinessConsumers spending more – but only justNew card spending data shows that signs of recovery are yet to include consumer spending.12 Nov 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailFrom ‘It’ shoe to investor headache: Can Allbirds find its footing again?The shoe maker cut full-year sales guidance, hinting at a weak Christmas run.12 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyCostco Wholesale will be able to sell alcohol in new Drury storeCostco made $361.5m total revenue in its latest trading period, although it's still new.12 Nov 01:00 AM
PropertyAuckland suburb set for huge new Costco development'A location as great as Drury': Costco Wholesale country manager Chris Tingman.11 Nov 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailInside Lush's 30-year journey balancing profit, passion and principlesThe company made $68.9m in New Zealand sales last year, with a net profit of $2.3m.10 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailPush Gummies faces Fair Trading Act probe over claims of misleading labellingThe Commerce Commission said it had received 34 complaints about Push Gummies.09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBriscoe Group sales dip as Rebel Sport slump offsets homeware growthThe transformation of Rebel Sport's Panmure store was a key contributor.06 Nov 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailFaradays plans $30m luxury department store on Queen St by 2026The ambitious downtown project will transform the heritage Milne & Choyce site.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailFrom the ashes: The Body Shop relaunching in New ZealandThe business was put into liquidation early this year and all stores were closed down.04 Nov 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailFrom farmers’ market to millions: The sweet rise of J’aime macaronsBridget O'Sullivan built J’aime from a Christchurch market stall in 2008.03 Nov 08:00 PM